Starting as the heir of a marquis's mansion, I gained access to a summoning system.

Our visit to the ruins has come to an end.

All forces gradually withdrew from the third level and returned via the same route.

As you pass through the dark tunnel, cross the broken seal, and step out of the stone gate, the blinding sunlight pours down, illuminating your vision in a white haze.

Dongfang Weiwo narrowed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath of the crisp air outside.

But in his heart, he was silently calculating what he would gain this time.

The greatest gains came from the plundering of the Wheel of Fate. That boy carrying the iron sword—Ye Xingchen—truly lived up to his reputation as the chosen one.

Within the ruins, Dongfang Weiwo secretly intervened several times to suppress his fortune and cut off his opportunities.

If it weren't for the Azure Dragon Society's interference, given Ye Xingchen's destiny, he would have obtained at least two of those five supreme divine treasures—the Breakthrough Pill, the Dragon Blood Ginseng King, the Chaos Origin Crystal, the Yin-Yang Life and Death Dew, and the Myriad Dao Heavenly Chapter—and he would definitely have had a share of them.

However, due to Dongfang Weiwu's interference, Ye Xingchen could only pick up some scattered Qi-cultivating pills and low-level treasures, missing out on the five divine artifacts.

These severed energies ultimately became the depletion of the cycle of fate.

Dongfang Weiwo clearly remembered that when Ye Xingchen missed the jade box for the third time, the illusory image of his life wheel trembled violently, and an invisible thread of fortune detached from Ye Xingchen and surged into his own body. In that instant, he gained a full 100 points of life wheel—equivalent to a million energy points.

Adding to the various experts from different factions that the Azure Dragon Society had previously killed in the ruins: members of the Blood Nether Cult, disciples of the Iron Blood Hall, several people from the Antarctic Sword Sect, and finally, the White Lotus Cult's White-Robed Dharma King... the passing of each life was transformed into cold numbers and flowed into his energy pool.

Gains from killing enemies: Approximately 1.3 million energy points.

Adding the two together, plus the savings accumulated before entering the ruins—

Dongfang Weiwo silently calculated in his mind that the total had quietly exceeded three million, approaching four million.

He lowered his eyes, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and his gaze swept across the crowd, landing on a lonely figure carrying an iron sword.

Ye Xingchen stood not far away, looking down at the small jade bottle in his arms. He carefully played with the three Qi-Nourishing Pills, a satisfied smile on his lips. He seemed unaware of what he had missed.

"I wonder when we'll meet again," Dongfang Weiwo thought to himself.

There are still many more life cycles to be plundered from this chosen one. But there's no rush now—let him grow a little more before reaping the rewards, so that the harvest will be even more plentiful.

He withdrew his gaze and turned to walk towards the members of the Azure Dragon Society.

Li Chenzhou, Ximen Chuixue, Ye Gucheng, Fu Hongxue... everyone is waiting for him.

"Young Master, what's next?" Li Chenzhou asked in a low voice.

I gaze eastward into the distance, where clouds drift and swirl across the sky.

"Go back," he said with a faint smile, "it's time to digest these gains."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and calmly disappeared into the crowd.

Sunlight shone in the direction he disappeared, leaving only a faint shadow.

Three days later, at the headquarters of the Azure Dragon Society.

Li Chenzhou retrieved one of the greatest gains of this trip—the Dragon Blood Ginseng King.

It was an ancient ginseng that was entirely crimson and shaped like a real dragon.

The dragon scale patterns on the ginseng's body are clearly visible, each scale gleaming with a dark golden luster, making it seem not like a plant, but a sleeping dragon. Listening closely, one can even faintly hear a deep dragon's roar emanating from within, shaking the very soul. It is said that this object can transform a person, multiplying their lifespan, making it a priceless treasure for martial artists who cultivate the unity of flesh and blood.

Li Chenzhou used his spiritual power to dissolve the ginseng king, and the crimson-gold medicinal liquid flowed like magma, filling the entire hall with a rich, almost tangible, medicinal fragrance. He didn't keep it all to himself, but divided the medicinal liquid into three portions—one for himself, one for Gongzi Yu, and one for Fu Hongxue.

After two days of seclusion, the medicinal power of the Ginseng King dissolved within his body, flowing like a fire dragon through his meridians, tempering his bones and reshaping his flesh. Li Chenzhou already cultivated martial intent, making his physical body extremely strong. The medicinal power of the Dragon Blood Ginseng King complemented him perfectly, pushing his physique to a whole new level.

Two days later, Li Chenzhou emerged from seclusion.

Li Chenzhou: Grandmaster Level 5

His aura was far stronger than before. His domineering fist intent was even more solid, and when he threw a punch, the entire hall trembled, leaving a fist mark in the air that lingered for a long time.

Gongzi Yu also emerged from seclusion at the same time. He was originally only at the first level of Grandmaster, but the medicinal power of the Dragon Blood Ginseng King pushed him to the second level of Grandmaster, his aura became harmonious, and his power greatly increased.

Fu Hongxue benefited immensely—he broke through from the early stage of the fifth level of Grandmaster to the peak of the fifth level in one fell swoop, just one step away from the sixth level. His swordsmanship was already fierce, and now his spiritual power and physical body have both improved, making his combat strength at least double.

"Congratulations, Dragon Head!" Zhuo Donglai offered his congratulations with clasped hands.

"Congratulations."

Gongzi Yu also cupped his hands, a hint of awe appearing in his eyes. Li Chenzhou, at the fifth level of the Grandmaster realm, had already firmly surpassed Ling Yunzi, Qing Yuanzi, and the others.

Li Chenzhou nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"The trip to the ruins was quite fruitful. But we also have more enemies now—the Antarctic Sword Sect, the Iron Blood Hall, the White Lotus Sect, the Skynet... all of them are watching us."

"What does 'dragon's head' mean?" Zhuo Donglai asked.

"Expand recruitment." Li Chenzhou's voice was deep and serious. "The January Hall will continue to expand to the June Hall, and the July Hall will be established by Fu Hongxue. Also—"

He looked at Ye Gucheng and cupped his hands slightly: "Mr. Ye is one of the Ten Great Sword Masters, responsible for training sword masters."

Ye Gucheng stood with his sword in his arms and nodded slightly: "Alright."

Ximen Chuixue stood to the side, expressionless, but without objection. With the two sword masters side by side, the Azure Dragon Society's top combat force had taken shape.

As for the drop of Yin-Yang Life-and-Death Dew, Li Chenzhou did not use it. This miraculous resurrection item should be saved for when it is most needed—perhaps it will be of great use in the future.

Outside the window, dusk was falling.

The expansion of the Azure Dragon Society has only just begun.

Antarctic Sword Sect's temporary headquarters.

Ling Yunzi sat at the head of the table with a gloomy expression, while Ling Xiaozi stood to the side.

"The Azure Dragon Society has two swordsmen at the fifth level or above Grandmaster," Ling Yunzi said. "In addition, Li Chenzhou has broken through to the fifth level, and Fu Hongxue is also at the fifth level... at least four fifth-level combatants."

"Senior brother, shouldn't we transfer people from the sect?" Ling Xiaozi asked.

"Transfer people?" Ling Yunzi smiled wryly. "The west is Qinglong Temple's territory. If we transfer too many people, what will Qinglong Temple think?"

"What should we do then?"

"Don't move for now," Ling Yunzi said. "Keep a close eye on the Azure Dragon Society and wait for an opportunity. I refuse to believe they'll never have a weakness."